Richmond seeks climate-friendly homes for August tour

Richmond homeowners have until **Friday, July 31, 2026** to put their home or garden forward for the city's next Climate-Friendly Homes and Gardens Tour. The City of Richmond says it is looking for residents with features such as heat pumps, solar panels, energy-efficient building design, rain barrels, drought-tolerant landscaping, and pollinator-friendly plants. The tour is scheduled for **Saturday, August 22** and/or **Sunday, August 30, 2026**. ## Who the city wants to hear from The city says participating homeowners do not need to open their whole home. The focus is on showing specific climate-friendly features and sharing practical experience with visitors. That can include what the feature changed, what it cost, how it affects comfort, and what upkeep looks like after installation. Richmond says contractors, Energy Advisors, and other experts will also be available at some locations to answer questions. If you live in Richmond and have one useful home or garden upgrade to show, the deadline is close enough to act now. ## What residents should know before registering Homeowners can choose to participate on one or both tour dates. Richmond says orientation sessions will help participants prepare and understand what to expect before visitors arrive. The tour may also be useful for residents who are not ready to host. The city's notice says the August event is meant to help people learn about comfort, sustainability, potential operating-cost reductions, and upkeep from neighbours with first-hand experience. Garden-focused residents can also check [current Metro Vancouver Stage 2 water rules](/local-news/metro-vancouver-stage-2-water-restrictions-july-2026) before comparing rain barrels, drought-tolerant planting, and outdoor watering choices. The city points interested homeowners to the [Climate-Friendly Homes and Gardens Tour registration page](https://bit.ly/ClimateFriendlyTour2026) and says more information is available by email at ExistingBuildings@richmond.ca. ## Sources - [City of Richmond climate-friendly homes notice](https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/news/2026/climatefriendlyhomes08jul2026.htm) - [Richmond Climate-Friendly Homes and Gardens Tour registration](https://bit.ly/ClimateFriendlyTour2026)